La vita è bella (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1943, La vita è bella is a comedy film directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Count Alberto has lost his wealth at the gaming table, he wants to commit suicide but is stopped by a doctor who offers him an exchange, a week of life with how much money he wants and then be a guinea pig for a new drug (and maybe die).
Who’s in it. La vita è bella stars Anna Magnani as Virginia, María Mercader as Nadina, Alberto Rabagliati as Conte Alberto Morandi and Carlo Campanini as Leone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La vita è bella sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La vita è bella page.
If you liked it. Fans of La vita è bella tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La vita è bella (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La vita è bella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La vita è bella worth watching?
- La vita è bella holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La vita è bella?
- La vita è bella stars Anna Magnani, María Mercader, Alberto Rabagliati, Carlo Campanini and Gualtiero Tumiati.
- When was La vita è bella released?
- La vita è bella was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.